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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | RI | H 7200 | Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 4) |
| June 3, 2026 | OH | HB 639 | Establishes a Legal Defense for Racetracks Against Nuisance Claims | Bill Passed - House (88 - 1) |
| June 1, 2026 | LA | HB 414 | Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 20) |
| June 1, 2026 | LA | HB 410 | Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 27) |
| May 29, 2026 | VT | S 208 | Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves | Conference Report Rejected - House (81 - 51) |
| May 27, 2026 | CA | AB 1994 | Requires Law Enforcement Agencies to Provide Crime Victims with Immigrant Rights Information | Bill Passed - House (77 - 0) |
| May 27, 2026 | CA | AB 2101 | Expands Human Trafficking Posting and Training Requirements | Bill Passed - House (75 - 0) |
| May 26, 2026 | LA | HB 789 | Authorizes Seizure of Off-road Vehicles by Law Enforcement | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 24) |
| May 26, 2026 | CA | AB 2047 | Requires 3-D Printer Manufacturers to Prevent the Printing of Firearm Components | Bill Passed - House (58 - 19) |
| May 26, 2026 | CA | AB 2599 | Requires Large Businesses to Search All Records for Evidence of Slavery | Bill Passed - House (58 - 17) |
| May 21, 2026 | National | HR 1041 | Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (216 - 201) |
| May 20, 2026 | AK | HB 239 | Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1) |
| May 20, 2026 | National | HR 1993 | 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act | Bill Passed - House (415 - 0) |
| May 19, 2026 | VT | S 208 | Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves | Bill Passed - House (102 - 39) |
| May 14, 2026 | National | HR 5625 | Cashless Bail Reporting Act | Bill Passed - House (308 - 116) |
| May 14, 2026 | National | HR 6260 | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - House (243 - 179) |
| May 13, 2026 | LA | HB 58 | Prohibits Bail For Capital Offenses and Violence Against Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1) |
| May 13, 2026 | National | H Res 1252 | Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty | Resolution Passed - House (418 - 2) |
| May 13, 2026 | National | H Con Res 96 | Expressing support for law enforcement officers | Joint Resolution Passed - House (243 - 173) |
| May 12, 2026 | National | HR 2853 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - House (348 - 60) |
| May 11, 2026 | LA | HB 102 | Establishes the Crime of Second Degree Cruelty to the Elderly and Individuals with Infirmities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 10) |
| May 7, 2026 | VT | S 209 | Prohibits Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations | Bill Passed - House (109 - 30) |
| May 6, 2026 | OK | HB 3834 | Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 21) |
| May 6, 2026 | OK | SB 65 | Authorizes Any Individual to Use or Administer Emergency Opioid Antagonists | Bill Passed - House (86 - 2) |
| May 6, 2026 | OK | SB 1213 | Amends Inmate Earned Credit Requirements | Bill Passed - House (87 - 2) |